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Volume 25 No. 10
November 2010
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BRIGHT CHOICES Better Benefits for Your Business If you or your company has never explored the option of health insurance through The Chamber — OR — If you had coverage in the past but have changed to another option, You owe it to yourself and your employees to explore the brand new Bright Choices! Available exclusively through select Chambers of Commerce and Associations, the Bright Choices program from Liazon increases your choices, lowers your cost and makes it easy for you and your employees to select the right benefits! Choice Include: • Multiple New Medical insurance plans through CDPHP • Diverse Dental options • Tax advantaged Health Savings Accounts • Supplemental Health Insurance • Wellness Program • Guaranteed access to Life Insurance • Guaranteed Disability Insurance • And More!
November is open Enrollment for all Chamber Members! If you are interested in exploring the new Bright Choices options, you must act now. Contact the Chamber’s health insurance administrator Bouchey & Clarke at 272-9866 or call The Chamber office at 371-7748.
Chamber Annual Holiday Celebration Thursday, December 9 5:30-7:30 pm Holiday Inn — Saratoga Springs $10 for Members, $20 General Admission Don’t miss the largest and most festive mixer of the year! Register today at www.southernsaratoga.org
The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County
Chamber Seeks 2011 Networking Mixer Locations What a great way to gain exposure for your business! If your office/facility has the capacity to hold 75+ Chamber members, why not consider hosting a 2nd Thursday Networking Mixer in 2011? It’s an excellent opportunity to showcase your business and staff to fellow members. Contact Denise Romeo at 371-7748 or denise@southernsaratoga.org for full details and host requirements.
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Upcoming Events Mark your calendar now for these upcoming networking events.
2011 Chamber Sponsorships High Impact Year Long Opportunities!
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• NEW Member Welcome Sponsor • Legislative Advocacy Sponsor • 2nd Thursday Networking Sponsor
2nd Thursday Networking Mixers
Individual Event Sponsorship Opportunities including The Chamber’s premier events: • Annual Awards Dinner - Scheduled for March 31, 2011 • Chamber Classic Golf Tournament • Many more year long and Individual event sponsorships available, let The Chamber custom-tailor a plan that’s best for your business and budget! Many additional opportunities for great marketing exposure through your Chamber membership include a “Chamber Member of the Month” display at the Chamber office during the month of your choice, advertising on the Chamber’s newly enhanced website www.southernsaratoga.org, advertising in the 2011 Chamber Directory & Buyer’s Guide and more. Don’t miss out on being a part of these valuable business opportunities, Available ONLY to Chamber members! Contact Loretta Rigney at loretta@southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748 today!
November 9 Hampton Inn — Clifton Park December 10 Holiday Mixer Holiday Inn—Saratoga Springs
2010 Mixer Sponsor
If your company is interested in hosting a 2011 Networking Mixer to highlight your business, call Denise at The Chamber office at 371-7748 for full details.
Attention Members: Date Change on November Mixer! Tuesday, November 9th, 5:30 pm Hampton Inn, Clifton Park (Date change due to Veteran’s Day) Register online at www.southernsaratoga.org today! 2
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breast cancer at the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in Albany on Sunday, Oct. 17. CAP COM was again a flagship sponsor of the event, which is organized by the American Cancer Society and this year drew roughly 13,000 people and raised $950,000 for breast cancer research aura Griffin, owner of Your Spice of Life, is happy to announce that her organic spice company has been accepted into the “Pride of New York” program. This latest collaboration fits well with the Chamber’s “Think Local. Buy Local” initiative, which is also supported by Griffin’s presence at Artique Coop, a Clifton Park craft, food and gift store. hemung Financial Corporation (CHMG.OB), the holding company of Chemung Canal Trust Company (CCTC), and Fort Orange Financial Corp. (FOFC.OB), the holding company of Capital Bank & Trust Company (CB&T), today announced they have executed a definitive merger agreement, which calls for Chemung Financial to purchase all of the outstanding shares of Fort Orange Financial Corp. in a stock and cash transaction valued at $29.3 million, based upon Chemung Financial's October 14, 2010 closing stock price. For further information visit www.capitalbank.com. J Management has been selected as a finalist for the 2010 Empire Awards presented by PRSA of the Capital Region in the following category(s): Public Relations Campaign – Non-Profit 1-866-Under-21 PSA and the Integrated Campaign for 22nd Annual Freihofer’s Walk. Award Winners will be announced November 3rd. he American Red Cross of Northeastern New York Region announced that it has received a $15,000 donation from NBT Bank. This donation will support Red Cross programs and disaster-relief efforts throughout the region. Most of the funds will go to the Adirondack-Saratoga, North Country and Northeastern New York chapters. “NBT Bank is the first in what we believe will be a long line of supporters who recognize the benefits of choosing a regional manner of support to the Red Cross,” said Gary Striar, CEO of the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York Region. For more information, please visit www.redcrossneny.org. he Clifton Park Town Board recently voted unanimously to acquire the Clifton Knolls Executive Golf Course in the Stony Creek watershed. The purchase price of $1,075,000 will be paid for from surplus funds. “The purchase of the Clifton Knolls Golf Course permanently protects 39 acres of parkland in the heart of the Clifton Park’s oldest neighborhood,” Town Supervisor Phil Barrett said. “As we have with the Clifton Park Ice Arena, the town will leverage our resources to turn a profit at the golf course and offer added services to residents yearround.” lpin Haus, one of the Northeast’s largest outdoors retailers, has announced plans to expand its flagship operation with the addition of 14,000 square feet to its RV showroom and dealership in Amsterdam, NY. The new layout
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with Manoj to make your reservation. ince its inception in 2001, The Saratoga Gift Basket Company has prided itself in selling and promoting local products. The products currently utilized are manufactured in Saratoga and Washington counties, some of which are recognized as “Pride of New York” products. Owner, Rebecca Cronin said, “We find ourselves in a unique position in which we not only promote ourselves, but are also able to promote other local companies. It’s a great position to be in”. Over the past several months, The Saratoga Gift Basket Company has also taken measures to use only products made in the USA. “At this point approximately 90% of our food products are domestically produced, and approximately 60% of our other basket components are made in the USA. Ideally we are striving for 100% and continue to work towards that number”, reports Cronin. For further information, visit www.saratogagiftbasket.com. GLOBALFOUNDRIES began training its first wave of technicians at the new multi-million-dollar research and development lab that the company opened in Saratoga County last month. The company, which is building a $4.6 billion computer chip fabrication plant in Malta, will train technicians and engineers and test software and manufacturing processes in the research lab located in the nearby Saratoga Technology & Energy Park. Norm Armour, Vice President and general manager of GLOBALFOUNDRIES, spoke at an event celebrating the opening of the research lab, said the new chip plant and lab signal a resurgence of manufacturing in upstate New York. The plant is expected to create 1,400 high-paying jobs. For more information, visit www.globalfoundries.com.
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Think. Buy. Local Business Showcase Thursday, November 4, 2010 • 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM 3 PM Exhibitor Reception Southern Saratoga YMCA, Clifton Park A dynamic family friendly event featuring 60+ Chamber members showcasing their products and services, delicious food samples, cash bar, great prizes, and give aways! Event is free and open to the public! Sponsored by:
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2011 M&M Cards Now Available
Southern Saratoga County Map
The Chamber is delighted that all new Southern Saratoga County Maps are now available at the Chamber office.
Chamber members only can purchase the new M & M (Mixers and Marketing) Discount Card early and get a full year of mixer registrations (excludes holiday mixer) for 2011 for only $60! As you know, marketing begins with you and what a great opportunity to have quality networking events to attend each month at a discounted rate in 2011! To purchase your M & M card, call the Chamber at 3717748 or email denise@southernsaratoga.org
Drop in anytime to pick up your copy! The Chamber extends thanks to all our members who supported the map project!
Chamber 101 Attention new members! (and long time members too!) Chamber 101 of is scheduled for Monday, November 8th @ 4:00pm at The Chamber office.
Annual Membership Meeting Official Notice
This informative review of all the benefits and opportunities offered by the Chamber includes health and dental insurance information, committee involvement, sponsorship opportunities and much more!
The Annual Membership Meeting of the Chamber will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at 5:00 P.M. at the Chamber offices, 15 Park Ave – Suite 7, Clifton Park. At this meeting, any and all official business of The Chamber will be conducted including the election of Directors.
The orientation is open to all members and is free of charge. Refreshments will be served. Please call the Chamber to register at 371-7748.
Again this year, the Board of Directors has authorized the use of electronic balloting for the election of directors and an email will be sent to all members providing access to this ballot. It can also be accessed via our website – www.southernsaratoga.org. If you wish to cast your vote via a paper ballot, these ballots will be sent to you on request. Please call the Chamber office and one will be mailed to you. All members are required to cast their vote and are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting. If you plan to attend, please RSVP at 371-7748.
Tip of the Week 5 Ways to Get More Life From Your Old Computer 1) Add Memory 2) Consider upgrading your graphics card 3) Perform regular preventive maintenance 4) Run regular spyware and virus scans 5) Disable or remove memory hogging software This week’s Chamber Tip of the Week courtesy of HITman Services
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The Chamber of Southern Saratoga County Presents
An Evening with Angels Cocktail Reception Please join with us as we celebrate 21 years of providing Holiday assistance to less fortunate children in Saratoga County Thursday, November 18th 6 – 9 p.m. Mohawk River Country Club & Chateau, Rexford Silent Auction Lavish hot and cold hors d’oeuvres Complimentary Beverages Dessert Stations · Cash Bar Luncheon Sponsor
$45 per ticket/$80 Couple Cocktail attire
Nearly 100 professional women, many dressed in purple, attended The Women in Business Committee’s Annual Fall luncheon held at The Vista on October 21st. Special thanks to our Luncheon Sponsor NBT Bank and to our 2010 Women in Business Sponsor, Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital. Luncheon presenters Kate Ryan, Wellness Director of Seton Health/St, Mary’s Hospital and Melissa Grattan, Owner/Operator of Make it Fit, LLC both shared valuable information on the importance of making healthy eating choices and working exercise into the every day lives of busy working women! Purple was the color of choice at the event to highlight the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga (DVRC) Domestic Violence Awareness campaign running throughout the month of October. The Chamber’s Women in Business committee has supported the DVRC for the past 5 years with their ongoing program, Baskets of Hope. Thanks to all the women who brought donations for the program to the luncheon.
RSVP by November 12 www.southernsaratoga.org or 371-7748
HALO SPONSOR:
WINGS SPONSOR: NBT Bank
SILENT AUCTION SPONSOR: Belmonte Builders
GOLD SPONSORS:
The final Women in Business event of 2010 is a Brown Bag Seminar scheduled for Wednesday, December 8 at 12 Noon in the Chamber’s Executive Education Center. The event is no cost for Chamber members, register online at www.southernsaratoga.org.
John Carriero & Son’s, Inc., Curtis Lumber, Saratoga Hospital, Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital, Teal, Becker & Chiramonte, P.C.
SILVER SPONSORS: Best Cleaners, Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube PC., Constructive Copy, DeCrescente Distributing Company, Express Auto Repair, Fogg’s Automotive, Philips Lytle LLP, Times Union, Gilbert VanGuilder Land Surveyor
Special thanks to our 2010 Women in Business/Baskets of Hope Sponsor
2010 Chamber Angels Honorary Committee Chairman: Wayne T. Beale
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Member – Get A – Member Contest Join our teams of ‘Casting Directors’ (Ambassadors & Board Members) and help us ‘cast’ new “Stars” (Members) to join our Award winning Chamber. All members of the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County are Casting Directors!
The Casting Director to bring in the most new “Stars” by 1/1/11 wins… A complimentary year of premiere advertising banner space on our brand new website AND “Member of the Month” package….
Total Value = $1,800
Save the Date! Red Carpet Mixer Join us for the Awards and watch our new “Stars” walk the Red Carpet on January 13th at 5:00 PM @ Vapor Night Club Dress only in your best ‘Red Carpet’ attire
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**If a team of two wins, the advertising opportunity on the website will be split into 6 month runs and Member of the Month will be traded in for complimentary ChamberTip Sponsorship and newsletter insert.
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Make No Little Plans… (a farewell message from Peter Aust) As you know, I’ve announced my resignation as your chief executive officer effective December 3rd to accept the position of president and CEO of the Adirondack Regional Chamber of Commerce in Glens Falls. I have been extremely honored to serve as your leader since 2001 and leave with a great feeling of accomplishment at what we’ve together created. Thank you for your trust and commitment these past 9+ years! Some of you may remember that in the early years of my tenure I wrote a monthly article for the Bottom Line entitled “Make No Little Plans…” This was based on a mantra that I’ve held close for most of my life which is: “Make no little plans…for there is no magic in them to stir people’s souls.” I leave here knowing that over these many years we planned big and cooked up some real magic to build a Chamber of Commerce that is recognized and respected as one of the leading business organizations in the Capital Region of New York state. Because of your commitment, the Chamber of Southern Saratoga County is on a solid foundation and poised for continued growth in the coming decade. I sincerely hope that you’ll continue to support and embrace this enthusiasm and vision as you move forward and encourage other members and not-yet-members to join you in this exciting time. I’m confident that your professional staff and dedicated Board will continue to serve you well in the years ahead and this transitional time will be seamless. In closing, THANK YOU for the opportunity you have given me to lead this Chamber. I have grown both personally and professionally in ways that have completely changed my life, and I will forever remember fondly my time at the wonderful Chamber of Southern Saratoga County.
The Fall 2010 StartUp Smart Class graduated on October 28th after completing seven seminars on successfully starting a small business. Congratulations to the following graduates! Scott Wolf Bernice St. Aimee Ives Kelly Chase Frank Valenza Christine Harvey-Berry Kate Michalski
Jeff Green Mary Wiggins Kimberly Brown Ivan Moore Vera Johnson
The next StartUp Smart class will begin in April of 2011. Classes are expected to fill quickly! For more information and to register please visit www.southernsaratoga.org/startupsmart.
Support the Think and Buy Local Campaign! Chamber volunteers have hit the streets of Southern Saratoga County distributing Buy Local materials to our retail and service members and we encourage all members, regardless of industry to participate in this campaign by: • Putting a poster in your place of business window • Distributing car window stickers to your employees and customers • Applying the window decal prominently at your location • If appropriate, placing the point of sale card in very visible location or potentially place in customer bags • Providing Southern Saratoga County maps/resource guides • Posting a Think & Buy Local Fall Business Showcase flyer To receive your Think & Buy Local materials please contact Keith@southernsaratoga.org or call the Chamber at 371-7748. REMEMBER - A STRONG COMMUNITY SUPPORTS EVERYONE!
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2011 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide
Chamber Member of the Month The Chamber loves to highlight our members and put them “front and center”. Take advantage of this new opportunity to market your products and services to fellow members and the Southern Saratoga County community. Chamber Member of the Month Standard Package includes: • Customized display in the Chamber lobby highlighting your company’s products and services during the month of your choice (based on availability) • PDF “insert” in the Bottom Line online newsletter and printed version during your month ($175 value-you provide PDF and insert) • One ChamberTip email broadcast sponsorship during your month ($75 value) • Recognition of your Member of the Month status on the Chamber’s homepage • Facebook Fan page, and Linkedin group including a hyperlink to your site. Investment: $500
EXCITING NEW ONLINE OPPORTUNITY INCLUDED ON WWW.SOUTHERNSARATOGA.ORG WITH THE YOUR PRINT AD INVESTMENT.
Chamber Member of the Month Premier Package includes in addition to the standard package:
The 2011 Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide is being prepared for publication early next year. Don’t miss out on the once a year opportunity to have your business ad included in the Chamber’s premier publication!
• Electronic Chamber membership mailing list ($250 value) • Two complimentary tickets to the 2nd Thursday networking mixer held during your month. • Company logo on the Chamber's homepage with a hyperlink to your website. Investment: $750
Contact Liz Roggenbuck at liz@southernsaratoga.org or 371-7748 for information and full details.
For more details or to reserve the month of your choice (based on availability) please contact Loretta @ 371-7748 or loretta@southernsartoga.org
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The Bottom Line
2011 Sponsorships
Monthly Advertising Opportunity Many of our members have taken advantage of advertising with an insert in the Chamber’s monthly publication, The Bottomline newsletter and have got great results. Now that our newsletter is emailed out to over 1,700 members the first of every month, you can reach even more members! Simply provide the Chamber with a PDF of your flyer (single or double sided, 81/2” x 11”) and it will be included in the emailed version. If you wish to provide 275 hard copies, your flyer will be inserted into the 275 additional hard copies of The Bottom Line that we also mail/distribute each month. Your flyer will also be included in the online newsletter and accessed from the homepage of www.southernsaratoga.org! Cost is still only $175.00 per month. Materials must be received by the 20th of the month prior to the issue you want to be in. Contact Liz at liz@southernsaratoga.org or call 371-7748 to reserve your space!
What is sponsorship marketing? Sponsorship is the financial or in-kind support of an activity, used primarily to reach specified business goals.
Why sponsor? Sponsorship offers the possibility of achieving several goals at once including: Enhancing Image/Shaping Consumer Attitudes— often companies are looking to improve how they are perceived by their target audience. Sponsoring events that appeal to the “Chamber market” such small business owners and other business professionals are likely to shape buying attitudes and help generate a positive reaction. Driving Sales— Sponsorship that allows sponsors to showcase their product attributes can increase sales. The Chamber’s showcases and other events are perfect for this. Differentiating from Competitors— The mere act of sponsoring an event, especially an exclusive sponsorship, is a significant way to create competitor differentiation. Your company name has the opportunity to stand out head and shoulders above the competition. This is particularly helpful if your company wants to combat a competitor with a larger ad budget. Sponsorship allows smaller companies to compete with their industry giants. Enhancing business, consumer and VIP relations— Sponsorships that offers hospitality opportunities such as the Chamber’s Annual Awards Dinner, networking events, and Spring Classic Golf Tournament are always very attractive to companies. Opportunities to meet key customers and solidify business relationships can be crucial.
Is Your Company Information Correct in the Chamber Database? It’s important that we have the most up-to-date contact information about your company, including email addresses of staff members. Please check your information by logging onto the Members-only section of the Chamber website: www.southernsaratoga.org and review the information that is on file for your business. If you do not yet have your username and password, please contact the chamber office at 371-7748.
The Chamber has a wide variety of sponsorships available for 2011.
Thank you!
See page 2 for Premium Sponsosrship Opportunities available in 2011. Contact Loretta at 371-7748 or loretta@southernsaratoga.org for more information. Source: About.com: Sponsorship: A Key to Powerful Marketing by Susan Friedman
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Thursday 4:00 pm—Think Local! Buy Local! Fall Showcase—Southern Saratoga County YMCA. Open to the Public-no cost to attend Sponsored by: HSBC, University at Albany, Tech Valley Office Interiors 5:30 pm—Excellence in Intl. Trade Awards—Glen Sanders Mansion. $85 General Admission. Register online at www.acchamber.org Sponsored by: Tech Valley Global Business Network
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Monday 4:00 pm—Chamber 101 (New Member Orientation)—Chamber office. Open to all members—no cost to attend.
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Tuesday 5:30 pm—Networking Mixer—Hampton Inn-Clifton Park. General Admission: $10 Chamber Members: $5 Sponsored by: Capital Bank & Times Union
Wednesday Noon-1:30 pm—Women in Business Brown Bag—“Munch & Jingle”—Chamber Executive Education Center—All women committee members are invited to attend. General Admission: $15, Chamber members: No charge Sponsored by: Seton Health/St. Mary’s Hospital
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Thursday 3:45 pm—Board of Directors Meeting—Chamber office 5:30 pm—Holiday Mixer Celebration—Hoiday Inn-Saratoga Springs. General Admission: $20, Chamber Members: $10 Sponsored by: Capital Bank, Seton Health & Times Union
15 Wednesday 7:30 am-9:30 am—TBA—General Admission $20, Chamber Members $10, includes continental breakfast Sponsored by: Padgett Business Service
24 Friday—Chamber office closed
18 Thursday 3:45 pm—Board of Directors Meeting—Chamber office 5:00 pm—Chamber Annual Meeting. Chamber office 6:00 pm—Chamber Angel Gala-Mohawk River Chateau & Country Club. General Admission: $45 per person, $80 couple Sponsored by: NBT Bank, Belmonte Builders, Rusty Nail/Bentley’s Tavern/The Mill on Round Lake
25 Thursday Happy Thanksgiving—Chamber office closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, 11/26.
31 Friday—Chamber office closed
Log on to www.southernsaratoga.org to register online for all events or call The Chamber office at 371-7748.
Log on to www.southernsaratoga.org to register for all events
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS October 2010 Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide
New Members
MRB Group Engineering, Architecture, Surveying PC Architect Services Consulting Services Engineers/Land Surveying Ms. Diana Smith P.O. Box 2545 Malta, NY 12020 Phone: (518) 899-2180 Email: Diana.smith@mrbgroup.com Website: Www.mrbgroup.com
Adirondack Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Dentists Dr. Gurinder Wadhwa 648 Plank Road Suite 201 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 348-0634 Email: info@adirondackoralsurgery.com Website: www.adirondackoralsurgery.com
Parsons Associates
Terry’s Floors
Consulting Services Mr. Bruce Parsons 72 Coolidge Avenue Glens Falls, NY 12801 Phone: (518) 955-7284 Email: bruce@parsonsassociates.biz Website: www.parsonsassociates.biz
Floor Coverings Ms. Nancy Keatley 810 Saratoga Road Burnt Hills, NY 12027 Phone: (518) 399-0307 Email: info@terrysfloors.com Website: www.terrysfloors.com
Redesign in Mind Interior Decorator Ms. Holly Pajak 1200 Hillside Avenue #306 Niskayuna, NY 12309 Phone: (518) 339-7361 Email: holly@redesigninmind.com Website: Www.redesigninmind.com
I am I Can Non-Profit Ms. Avon Scherff P.O. Box 1602 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 688-3011 Email: avon@scherffinsurance.com Website: www.iamicanachieve.org
S & B Computer & Office Products Office & Business Services Ms. Seema Nepal One Fairchild Square Suite #3 Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 877-9500 Email: seema@sbcomputersoffice.com Website: Www.Sbcomputers-office.com
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CHAMBER WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS October 2010 Please Pull Out and Place in the Chamber Membership Directory and Resource Guide
New Members All Around My Home Solutions Home Maintenance/Improvement Ms. Lisamarie Springel 205 Burgoyne Drive Clifton Park, NY 12065 Phone: (518) 280-6040 Email: lspring@nycap.rr.com Website: www.allaroundmyhomesolutions.com
True North Personal & Professional Coaching
Hummingbird Haven Herb Farm Food Products Ms. Kate Michalski 2098 East Street Galway, NY 12074 Phone: (518) 882-9751 Email: hummingbirdhavenherbfarm@gmail.com Website: hummingbirdhavenherbfarm@gmail.com
Consulting Services Ms. Barbara Norton 2319 Nelson Drive Schenectady, NY 12309 Phone: (518) 377-0205 Email: info@truenorthlifecoaches.com Website: Www.truenorthlifecoaches.com
It’s Good To Do Business With Members!
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We were founded by, and continue to be directed by, local doctors. More than half of 2. our board members are physicians who maintain active medical practices in the community. We have strong hometown roots. When you call CDPHP, you speak with a staff member 3. in Albany, N.Y., not someone in another part of the world. CDPHP is a good corporate citizen, supporting dozens of local programs that benefit 4. families and promote health, wellness, and fitness. Our members like us. An overview of our most recent member satisfaction scores 5. can be found at www.cdphp.com. We treat our employees right. For two years in a row we were named one of the 6. top 15 large companies to work for in New York by the New York State Society for Human Resource Management and Best Companies Group.
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Time for new equipment? Pioneer offers competitive term loans for equipment and business vehicles. Contact our business professionals at any of our 16 branch locations.
Pioneer’s Term Loan LOANS OF $50,000-$1,000,000
4.99 %
APR*
TERMS OF UP TO 5 YEARS
Other loans and terms are available.
Our business professionals are waiting for your call. Contact: Dave Farstad at 452-3148 or Eric Heathwaite at 452-3140
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Albany Brunswick Clifton Park Colonie Delmar E. Greenbush Glenmont Green Island Guilderland Latham Malta Rotterdam Troy Waterford Watervliet Wynantskill *Annual Percentage Rate. This is a Promotional Rate and being offered for a limited time. Promotional Rate may change without notice. $100 documentation fee is due at loan closing. Rate and term subject to credit approval. Equipment offered as collateral is subject to bank approval. Financing available for up to 90% of purchase price excluding sales tax. This Promotional Rate is available on loans of $50,000-$1,000,000 for terms up to 5 years only. Other rates and terms for loans less than $50,000 and over $1,000,000 are available. The Promotional Rate is for new loans only and not available for refinances or to municipalities. Pioneer Bank makes loans without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, or any other legally protected status.
Our mortgages come with a price tag you can live with. Do you want to refinance your home mortgage, but the thought of paying closing costs is holding you back? At 1st National, we’ll help you avoid those costs. n No closing costs* n 4.99% APR n 15-year term n Purchase or refinance Our low fixed rate with a 15-year term will let you pay off your loan faster while lowering your monthly payment. And, you’ll get the quick approvals and responsive service we’ve been known for since 1923. Stop by a convenient 1st National location or visit our website for more information.
Main Office: 201 Mohawk Ave., Scotia 370-7200 Colonie 370-7250 • Schenectady 370-7265 • Glenville 370-7260 Niskayuna 370-7245 • Saratoga 370-7270/587-1611 • Clifton Park/Halfmoon 370-7290 GE Global Research 370-7217 • Guilderland 370-7255 • Rotterdam 370-7285 * With 20% down payment. $100,000 for 15 years, fixed at 4.99% Annual Percentage Rate would be $790.27 per month and have a finance charge of $42,249. If loan is closed on any day other than the first of the month, payment of odd days interest will be required. Payment does not include amount for taxes and insurance premiums. Actual payment obligation will be greater. Only new 1st lien mortgage money eligible. In order to qualify for the 4.99% APR, you must establish a checking account with 1st National. Existing 1st National customers must set up an automatic transfer to make the loan payments, from an existing checking account. Program subject to change. Rate current as of 6-16-10.
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